Kasturba Gandhi Degree and P G College for Women

Named after the illustrious lady who stood by Mahatma Gandhi in thought and deed, Kasturba Gandhi College for Women was established in 1973 by the Osmania Graduates' Association under the patronage of the Exhibition Society. Since then, the college has come a long way adding block by block over the years in its sprawling campus, spread over 3.85 acres of land in centrally located Marredpally, Secunderabad. In 1998 the college celebrated its Silver Jubilee, marking the occasion by laying foundation for yet another building, the Silver Jubilee Block. Starting with a modest student strength of 175 in the year 1973, the college now has a strength of about 2,800 students(UG & PG) with 90 teaching faculty, 71 non-teaching faculty. The college imparts value-based education to women to meet the modern day challenges. In addition to the conventional courses at the undergraduate level in Arts, Science and Commerce, the college has introduced vocational courses with the support of UGC in B.Sc. with Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and in B.Com. with Tax Procedures and Practices. To keep pace with changing times, the college has introduced Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics and has also moved into the computer era by offering B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Com Computers. B.A with Mathematics, Economics, Statistics has been introduced in 2011. The English, Commerce and Science departments are equipped with excellent lab facilities. Post Graduate courses presently offered are MBA, M.Com, M.Sc(Mathematics) and M.Sc(Computer Sci.). Apart from the regular teaching schedule, the college undertakes remedial classes for academically backward students of SC and ST categories under the sponsorship of UGC. The college has carved a niche for itself in terms of maintaining high standards. This is reflected in the consistently good academic results in all faculties. Many students have been awarded Osmania University Gold Medals and LN Gupta Memorial Gold Medals over the years. The college has also maintained an outstanding record in the sports arena, with a good number of national and international participations and achievements.